“Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy a long life on the earth.” Ephesians 6:2–3 NIV

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 NLT

• Before becoming a wife, mom, sister, aunt, or grandma, she is

created in the image of God.

A Woman Wants to Know

1) She is

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31–32 NLT

Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24 NLT

2) She is

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:3–4 NLT

3) She is

We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly. 1 Thessalonians 1:2 NLT

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:4 NIV

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1 NIV

4) She is

So let’s strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up. Romans 14:19 CEB

Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29 NLT

Five Love Languages: Gary Chapman
o Words of affirmation
o Quality time
o Gifts
o Acts of service
o Physical touch

5) She is more than just a

or

Reveal Answer

Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. Ephesians 4:15 NLT

She is a person in

like everyone else!

For we are God’s masterpiece. Ephesians 2:10a NLT

Memory Verse

So let’s strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up. Romans 14:19 CEB

Next Steps

• I am interested in Emmanuel’s Women’s Ministry to connect with other women.

• I will sign up for Emmanuel’s Pickleball and Jesus Ministry to fellowship with other women (PBJ@emmanuelchurch.tv).

• I will visit the Hope4Healing table today in the Welcome Center for helpful parenting information.